AUBURN, Alabama – Auburn fullback Jay Prosch is in his hometown of Mobile today following the death of his mother, Iris, who had battled cancer for the last year.

"We just ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers," said coach Gene Chizik on Monday. "It's a very, very difficult time for him, as you would imagine. We're trying to be very respectful of the situation."

Chizik said he talked to Prosch this morning.

"He's doing fine -- as fine you can be under the circumstances."

Jay Prosch transferred from Illinois to Auburn in the offseason so he could be closer to his mother as she dealt with brain cancer. He played in Saturday's opener against Clemson.

We posted a story about Iris Prosch's death earlier. Chizik's full comments are in this video.